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Dunkin' Drops This Controversial Charge Dunkin' Drops This Controversial Charge
Dunkin' Drops This Controversial Charge Dunkin’ customers will soon be able to add dairy alternatives to any beverage without paying an extra fee. The coffee giant previously charged an upcharge for almond and oat milk, with costs varying by location. In New York City, the additional fee was 75 cents, while in Chicago, customers ordering through the Dunkin’ app paid one dollar. The new policy, which takes effect Wednesday, March 5, comes in response to customer feedback and aims to provide more flexibility for those with dietary preferences. With over 13,200 locations worldwide, Dunkin’ ranks as the second-largest coffee chain g…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Starbucks Offering Free Coffee To Perk Up Super Bowl Monday: How To Get Yours Starbucks Offering Free Coffee To Perk Up Super Bowl Monday: How To Get Yours
Starbucks Offering Free Coffee To Perk Up Super Bowl Monday: How To Get Yours If you're dreading waking up the morning after the Super Bowl, one coffee chain will give you a pick-me-up after the big game. Starbucks is offering a free tall (12-ounce) hot or iced brewed coffee to its rewards members on Monday, Feb. 10. Members must apply the "Starbucks Monday" coupon in the coffee chain's app before placing an order ahead or show it to a barista when ordering in-store or at the drive-thru. The promotion aims to help customers power through a sluggish morning after Super Bowl LIX. "No matter who wins Sunday, we can all win Monday," Starbucks said on…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Arabica Coffee Prices Spike Amid Colombia-US Tariff Dustup Arabica Coffee Prices Spike Amid Colombia-US Tariff Dustup
Arabica Coffee Prices Spike Amid Colombia-US Tariff Dustup Prices of Arabica coffee hit record highs in the aftermath of threats of tariffs by both the United States and Colombia after a dispute involving migrant deportation flights. Arabica futures hit a record of $3.56 in the Intercontinental Exchange on Monday, Jan. 27, a day after the back-and-forth dustup a day earlier, according to The Wall Street Journal. The previous record of $3.48 was recorded in early December. The US imports about 30 percent of its coffee from Colombia. Colombia agreed to accept the flights after earlier turning back two planes. This prompted President Donald Trump to…

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by Joe Lombardi
Politics
Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs After Colombia Turns Back Flights Carrying Migrants From US Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs After Colombia Turns Back Flights Carrying Migrants From US
Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs After Colombia Turns Back Flights Carrying Migrants From US President Donald Trump says he will impose 25 percent "emergency" tariffs on Colombian goods after the key South American ally refused to allow two two flights from the US carrying migrants to land. Click here for a new, updated story - Colombia Agrees To Accept Migrant Deportation Flights After Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs "The US cannot treat Colombian migrants as criminals," Colombia President Gustavo Petro said in a statement on Sunday, Jan. 26. "I deny the entry of American planes with Colombian migrants into our territory. "The US must establish a protocol for the dignifie…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Dunkin’ Debuts High-Tech 'Next-Generation Restaurant' In Maryland Dunkin’ Debuts High-Tech 'Next-Generation Restaurant' In Maryland
Dunkin’ Debuts High-Tech 'Next-Generation Restaurant' In Maryland Coffee and donut lovers in Northern Maryland have a new reason to "run on Dunkin’" with the grand opening of its Next Generation restaurant in Washington County. The new business opened during the holiday season at 19405 Emerald Square in Hagerstown, officially opening on Dec. 25 last month  "This cutting-edge location brings faster service, sustainability, and exciting new features to the community," a spokesperson for the company said. The 2,200-square-foot restaurant now employs 15 crew members and is open daily from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. and will be operated by franchisee Neil Patel, w…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Sabrina Carpenter Turns 'Me Espresso' Into 'You Espresso' With Dunkin’ Collab Sabrina Carpenter Turns 'Me Espresso' Into 'You Espresso' With Dunkin’ Collab
Sabrina Carpenter Turns 'Me Espresso' Into 'You Espresso' With Dunkin’ Collab Sabrina Carpenter, the Grammy-nominated singer, and Pennsylvania native, is shaking things up — literally — as she teams up with Dunkin’ to debut a new signature drink just in time for New Year’s Eve, the company announced on Monday, Dec. 30. Born in Quakertown and raised in East Greenville, Carpenter’s Pennsylvania roots are as bold as her espresso. Her father built her a home recording studio in the Lehigh Valley, where she first crafted the music that propelled her to stardom. She’s often credited her Keystone State upbringing for inspiring her creativity and shared fond memories of her s…

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by Jillian Pikora
Business
Prime Coffee & Bakery To Celebrate Grand Opening In Montgomery County Prime Coffee & Bakery To Celebrate Grand Opening In Montgomery County
Prime Coffee & Bakery To Celebrate Grand Opening In Montgomery County A long-awaited bakery and coffee shop in downtown Silver Spring is set to open its doors this week, much to the delight of Montgomery County residents. Prime Coffee & Bakery will be hosting a grand opening celebration beginning at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 6 at its new location on Thayer Avenue, where they will serve freshly roasted beverages, pastries, sandwiches, soups, and salads. "At Prime Coffee & Bakery, we believe in making a difference beyond the coffee cup," the owners stated. "We are deeply committed to fostering community connections, creating local job opportunities, and s…

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by Zak Failla